After much researching, I decided to buy the Liteon SOHW-812S from NewEgg. I also picked up a 50 pack of Ritek dvd-r’s.
I should get it sometime next week. 
congratulations man
welcome to the dvd world
i just ordered a 2500a to replace my 411s@811s
the liteon is still working, just upgrading 
well, happy burning
so can you write review post on this thread? i kinda wanna buy a dvd burner this week.
thanks
OC-Freak is doing the review of the 812s which should be out any day now I would imagine and he does an awesome job of the reviews…